Electrical Field Engineer – Georgia Plant Support

Southern Company; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Southern Company seeks an Electrical Field Services Engineer to provide technical services in the electrical discipline at Plant McIntosh, Rincon, GA, and supporting coastal Georgia sites. The role includes problem resolution, testing, design reviews, and after-hours callouts to keep fossil, gas and renewable plants running reliably.

You will work with multiple generation sites, travel ~25%, and mentor newer engineers while maintaining safety and cost discipline in all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Broad knowledge of power plant systems and operation.
• Proficiency in excitation system calibration and problem resolution.
• Proficiency in low, medium, and high voltage switchgear concepts and designs.
• Proficiency in switchgear electrical control and applications.
• Working knowledge of protective relaying application and philosophy.
• Ability to communicate with plant employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical proficiency in electrical systems and field support.
• Cultivate and maintain contacts within the plant and at other sites.
• Establish a track record of solving technical problems timely and cost‑effectively.
• Be a role model technically and in customer interactions for other engineers.
• Maintain awareness of the financial impact of Technical Services' support.
• Assist in the development of new employees.

Skills

Customer focus

Power plant knowledge

Excitation system calibration

Switchgear concepts

Protective relaying

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Southern Company seeks an Electrical Field Services Engineer to provide technical services in the electrical discipline at Plant McIntosh, Rincon, GA, and supporting coastal Georgia sites. The role includes problem resolution, testing, design reviews, and after-hours callouts to keep fossil, gas and renewable plants running reliably.

You will work with multiple generation sites, travel ~25%, and mentor newer engineers while maintaining safety and cost discipline in all activities.